i have a 1999 BMW 323i manual 5spd. I recently tried to go in reverse but it kept going forward. I push the gear all the way to the left, but it feels like there is no reverse gear slot. please help. what's going on?

Asked by littleB Jul 03, 2013 at 01:02 AM about the 1999 BMW 3 Series 323i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have a 1999 BMW 323i manual 5spd. I recently tried to go in reverse but it kept going
forward. I push the gear all the way to the left, but it feels like there is no reverse gear
slot. please help. What's going on?

2 Answers

I purchased an 85' 318i with similar symptoms explained by previous owner. The shift knob felt extremely "sloppy" to me so I bought the car on a hunch.. Shift tower mounts. They are cheap. And both on this ol' gal were cracked/broken. Easy to replace on my model. Didn't need to remove driveshaft or anything to crazy. Its worth a quick look, to rule out. -chris

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I own a similar 1999 BMW 328i E93 N51. My son, the previous owner, had your problems with his transmission. I know the dealer fixed his car for free under an extended warranty. The dealer blamed my son for poor driving skills. I hope your problem is as simple as Maxm10's experience. Perhaps it is a leaking shift shaft seal (there are two or three of these seals). When you get your transmission fixed, be gentle with your gear changes. ;-)

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